Trump campaign manager Conway named White House counselor

Donald Trump on Thursday named his campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, credited with crafting much of the strategy that carried him to last month's shock election victory, to the post of counselor to the president.

Conway, who since the election has played a prominent role at Trump's side as he prepares to enter the White House, will continue as a close advisor after he is sworn in next month, a transition team statement said.

"Kellyanne Conway has been a trusted advisor and strategist who played a crucial role in my victory," Trump said in the statement.